Practice Assistant II, Cardiology

Essential Functions

• Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
• Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
• Greet and assist patients.
• Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.
• Filer materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules.
• Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/EPIC.
• Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
• Open and distribute unit mail or faxes.
• Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc. as directed.
• May be required to accept co-payments.
• Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
• Acts as an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).
• Provide assistance and training to others in these areas.
• May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e. surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

  Additional Job Details

  • Department: MGH Outpatient Cardiology
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday | Onsite
  • Compensation: The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00 per hour, with increases based on the candidate's years of experience.
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more!